Hair-Taming Tips

Help! I have a cowlick on my hairline. How can I get it to behave?

It's easy to tame that unruly tuft of hair, says Edward Tricomi, who co-owns NYC's Warren-Tricomi Salon and has done the 'dos of celebs such as Hilary Swank. One option is to aim a blow-dryer at the root area while using a brush to coax your loco lock into an attractive position (keep holding it down until it cools). Or try subduing disorderly strands with a small straightening iron. Once your cowlick is under control, keep it in place with an extra-hold hair spray  try Redken Quick Dry Maximum Control Airtight, $11.99. For a more permanent solution, have your stylist chemically relax the root of your cowlick. This costs around $40 and lasts about eight weeks.